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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,663 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,079 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,893 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,811 | $900 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 163537 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Boston, MA area.The three Boston neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Kendall Square, North Allston, and Harvard Square. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Boston Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Square | 4/4 | 2111 | $3,575 |
| North Allston | 4/4 | 2011 | $3,350 |
| Harvard Square | 4/4 | 1893 | $3,400 |
| Hyde Square | 4/4 | 1816 | $3,415 |
| West End Boston | 4/4 | 1807 | $3,575 |
| Outer Greater Merrimack Valley | 4/4 | 1677 | $2,640 |
| North Station | 4/4 | 1611 | $3,566 |
| Route 1 North | 4/4 | 1479 | $2,970 |
| Commonwealth | 4/4 | 1420 | $3,300 |
| Waterfront | 4/4 | 1404 | $3,650 |
The Boston Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Legacy at Arlington Center in the Arlington Center neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Barclay on Beacon in the Washington Square neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Boston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy at Arlington Center | 4/4 | Arlington Center | $2,700 |
| Barclay on Beacon | 4/4 | Washington Square | $2,790 |
| Mystic Place | 4/4 | Glenwood | $2,456 |
| Atmark Cambridge | 4/4 | Cambridge Highlands | $2,933 |
| River Birch at Watertown | 4/4 | Watertown West End | $2,961 |
| The Merc | 4/4 | Bank Square | $2,825 |
| Twenty|20 | 4/4 | East Cambridge | $3,191 |
| Christopher Columbus Plaza | 4/4 | North End Boston | $3,245 |
| The Colonnade Residences | 4/4 | Back Bay | $6,500 |
| Neponset Landing | 4/4 | Marina Bay | $3,099 |
The lowest priced Boston apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1x1 1 Bed Model at 125 WARREN in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second cheapest Boston Pet Friendly apartment is the S4.H Model at Anthem Everett, which is a Studio starting at $2,299 in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Boston apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 125 WARREN | 1x1 | $1,900 |
| Anthem Everett | S4.H | $2,299 |
| Mystic Place | 1 Bedroom AB | $2,456 |
| HighPoint | A1 | $2,502 |
| One Beachmont | A1I | $2,681 |
| Valor | Studio | $2,701 |
| Barclay on Beacon | 1 BD 1 BA | $2,790 |
| The Merc | 1BR-Standard | $2,860 |
| River Birch at Watertown | Design 1F | $3,021 |
| Atmark Cambridge | A1G2 | $3,042 |
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Boston is at 11 Glade Ave listed at $900.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Boston is $3,740.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 11,668 square feet unit starting from $5,521 at 24 Miner St.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Boston is currently at 3,316 sq ft.
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